.af ccTLD
The .af top-level domain is the country-code domain for Afghanistan, managed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It is used primarily by Afghan government entities, businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits operating within the country.
Registration is restricted to entities with a legitimate connection to Afghanistan; second-level domains are allocated by category (e.g., .gov.af for government, .com.af for commercial entities).
.af Domain Overview
The .af extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Ministry of Communications and IT. .af was introduced in 1997.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .af is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .af?
The .af ccTLD was first delegated in October 1997 to Abdul Razeeq, with technical services provided by NetNames of London. Due to instability in Afghanistan during the late 1990s, NetNames suspended registrations but continued DNS resolution. In 2002, following international intervention, administrative responsibility was transferred to the Ministry of Communications and IT through a redelegation approved by IANA. The registry is now operated by AfgNIC under government authority.
Did you know?
The .af TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .af Used For?
The .af TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Government services
Local business websites
Educational institutions
Media outlets
Non-governmental organizations
Telecommunications providers
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .af Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must demonstrate a legitimate connection to Afghanistan. Second-level domains are category-restricted (e.g., .gov.af only for government bodies). Domain names must be 3-63 characters, only include ASCII letters, digits, or hyphens, and cannot start/end with hyphens.
Open Registration
The .af TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .af domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .af Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
Use DNS Checker tools to inspect any .af domain: run a full DNS health check, check DNS propagation, look up WHOIS records, or verify email authentication.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.